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title: TextRange2.PasteSpecial Method (PowerPoint)
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# TextRange2.PasteSpecial Method (PowerPoint)

Replaces the text range with the contents of the Clipboard in the format specified. If the paste succeeds, this method returns a  **TextRange2** object including the text range that was pasted.


## Syntax

 _expression_. **PasteSpecial**( **_Format_** )

 _expression_ An expression that returns a **TextRange2** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Format_|Required|**MsoClipboardFormat**|Determines the format for the Clipboard contents when they're inserted into the document.|

### Return Value

TextRange2


## See also


#### Concepts


[TextRange2 Object (PowerPoint)](textrange2-object-powerpoint.md)


